KJV ORIGINAL
Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to this, Job: be still and think about the amazing things God has done.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling Job to pause, listen carefully, and reflect on God's incredible works in the world around him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, spoken just before God Himself appears in the whirlwind. Elihu, a younger man who had been listening to the debate between Job and his three friends, is trying to prepare Job for God's imminent appearance by directing his attention to God's power displayed in creation. This moment serves as a bridge between human wisdom and divine revelation in the book.
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